CATS goes camp!
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THE SLEEPING BEAUTY (Philadelphia Ballet): A magnificent classic
Philadelphia Ballet kicks off the latter half of its 2022-2023 season with a stunning production of THE SLEEPING BEAUTY, one of the best-known works of…
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THE TEMPEST (Quintessence): Full of magic
There’s magic and mystery as wonderfully costumed characters come alive to dance, sing, cavort, wrestle, draw swords, threaten violence, and show mercy
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THE BEAR & AFTERPLAY (Irish Heritage Theatre): An unbalanced take on Chekov
Two one act plays from playwright Brian Friel, as he takes on some of Anton Chekov’s work
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WINTER SERIES 2023 (BalletX): Past and present
BalletX’s 2023 Winter Series sees the company reaching back into their past and looking to the future, with new or reconsidered works by three contemporary…
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CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF (Walnut Street Theatre): A thinking play
Introducing Cat on a Hot Tin Roof as “a thinking play,” Tennessee Williams wrote to his audiences: “I want to go on talking to you…
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MEET ME AT DAWN (Inis Nua): Mysteries and satisfaction
Leave it to Inis Nua, the theater company whose name means “New Island” and is dedicated to producing plays from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.…
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New York Theater Report: Reviews of PICTURES FROM HOME, ENDGAME, and CORNELIA STREET
Toby Zinman looks at three plays now New York stages.
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EMPATHITRAX (PTC):What tools can… or, should you use to save a relationship?
How would knowing exactly what another person is feeling change your relationship, for better or for worse?
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THE LIGHT (Theatre Exile): A couple finally, authentically communicating
An engaging conversation about how societal constructs and systems can affect our relationships
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THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT (Lantern): Conveying a larger truth
In the political news in the past few years, the concern has been not with the lifespan of facts, but the lifespan of lies
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Carmina Burana + Credo (Opera Philly): A dilettante at large review
The Dilettante at Large is at large again, writing about the culture as an enjoyer rather than an expert. Her latest pleasure was Opera Philly’s…
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CLYDE’S (Arden): All the ingredients are here
Terrific actors playing lovable characters, important issues, snappy dialogue, and plenty of comedy
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KISS (Wilma): What does it mean when someone else is representing you?
A play is about acting as well as the political act of making theater as well as about getting it wrong through cultural appropriation
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FORWARD MOTION (Philadelphia Ballet): An excellent showcase of skill
The intimate Perelman Theater in the Kimmel Cultural Campus provides an ideal setting for Philadelphia Ballet’s impressive new production, Forward Motion, three world premieres by…
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BROADS (1812 Productions): A tip of the hat to the grand old dames of comedy
Take it from this old broad, Broads, 1812 Productions’ new show, is an entertaining 75 minutes—if you like funny songs and dirty jokes.
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THE CHAIRS (Quintessence): 60-second review
Due to the pandemic, it had been many months since I’d visited the Sedgwick Theater in Germantown. October 1 was opening night for The Chairs…
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OTELLO (Opera Philadelphia): A dilettante at large reviews
This is one for the life list if you’re an opera fan.
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METAPHOR (Denise McCormack): 2022 Fringe review
Story as Algorithm. In Metaphor, Denise McCormack encourages us to be the hero of our own story and to acknowledge where others are in their story.
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ROMEO AND JULIET (OJ Productions): 2022 Fringe review
It’s a tragedy that more audiences will not have a chance to enjoy the production.
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